BMW F36 Gran Coupé Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Filler Cap Estoril Blue Metallic-B45

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F36 Gran Coupé Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Filler Cap Estoril Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Fuel flaps and caps group, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The paint in the Estoril Blue Metallic - B45 shade ensures color consistency with the factory BMW body finish, which facilitates the aesthetic replacement of a damaged flap without the need for additional color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7307912-EB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7307912
• Substitutable numbers: 51177307912, 7307912
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Estoril Blau Metallic - B45
• Category: Fuel Tank Caps

Purpose and function of the component

The presented fuel filler flap is dedicated to the rear body section of the BMW F36 series, where it is responsible for covering the fuel filler and maintaining the continuity of the side body line. As a body component from the Fuel flaps and caps group, it serves both a protective and visual function – it secures the area around the fuel filler against dirt and the influence of external factors, while simultaneously maintaining the characteristic design of BMW models.

Color Estoril Blue Metallic - B45

The finish in Estoril Blue Metallic - B45 is a popular, dynamic shade used in sport-configured BMW units. The metallic structure of the paint provides an attractive play of light on the surface of the flap, which allows for harmonious matching with factory-painted body components in the same color code. Thanks to this, the replacement of a damaged fuel filler cover can be carried out in a way that limits the need for additional paint work.

Installation characteristics

The flap has been designed as a component intended for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, in the place of the factory fuel filler. The construction intended for the BMW F36 allows for fitting to the original hinge mechanism and the socket in the body, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining factory fitment with adjacent body panels. This type of component is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, body and paint corrections, and restoring the vehicle to a consistent, aesthetic appearance.

Condition and service application

The component comes from disassembly and is intended for reuse in service and repair processes. This type of part can be used as a replacement for a damaged, scratched, or deformed fuel filler flap, allowing for the restoration of the correct operation of the filler cover and the aesthetics of the side part of the body. Choosing an original flap dedicated to a specific BMW series reduces the risk of problems with fitment and non-factory gaps between body components.

Integration with the fuel system and body

Although the flap is not a working element of the fuel system, it constitutes an important supplement to the fuel filler zone, influencing the protection of the cap and the filler area against contamination and moisture. When working with this part of the vehicle, it is also worth taking care of the proper maintenance of other fuel system components – helpful information regarding diagnostics, selection by OEM numbers, and operation can be found in the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Expanding repairs within the fuel filler zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel filler zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, caps, or filler guards, check the available parts in the BMW fuel flaps and caps category.

Summary

BMW F36 Gran Coupé Fuel Cover Fill In Flap Filler Cap Estoril Blue Metallic in Estoril Blue Metallic - B45 color is a practical choice for body repairs in the rear section of the vehicle. The original construction intended for BMW facilitates installation, and the matched paint allows for maintaining a consistent appearance of the body, which is important both in post-accident repairs and in precise visual restoration of the car.